Too early to lift ban on key Syrian rebel group – POLITICO

Too early to lift ban on key Syrian rebel group – POLITICO

He added: “At the moment the focus has to be on talking to our allies, making sure that this is an opportunity for Syria, and therefore we have to work to make sure that it’s a peaceful opportunity.” Britain would, he said, concentrate on “making sure that civilians are protected, making sure minorities are protected, … Read more

Russia’s ‘aggressive’ cyber warfare poses threat to NATO, UK warns – POLITICO

Russia’s ‘aggressive’ cyber warfare poses threat to NATO, UK warns – POLITICO

The comments come as tensions between NATO and Russia reach a new high. Russian President Vladimir Putin last week warned that the war in Ukraine had taken on “a global character” after the U.K., the United States and France authorized Ukraine to use long-range missiles to strike targets deep inside Russia. That means Moscow is … Read more

Nigel Farage says Brits will revolt if government shuts pubs early – POLITICO

Nigel Farage says Brits will revolt if government shuts pubs early – POLITICO

His colleagues have since denied any such plan is under consideration. Public Health Minister Andrew Gwynne told delegates at Labour’s annual conference in Liverpool Monday that while Britain’s new government is “not the fun police” or “supernanny,” there may be economic and moral arguments for adjusting opening hours. He said the current state of the … Read more

Tony Blair’s AI mania sweeps Britain’s new government – POLITICO

Tony Blair’s AI mania sweeps Britain’s new government – POLITICO

It’s important civil servants “know what ‘good’ looks like,” said Robyn Scott, founder of Apolitical, a learning platform for public officials. “Because there are a lot of great companies out there … and there are a lot of snake oil salesmen.” Greasing the wheels of government Right now, AI isn’t widely used across government.  The … Read more

7 tripwires for Rishi Sunak as 2024 fires up – POLITICO

7 tripwires for Rishi Sunak as 2024 fires up – POLITICO

Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. LONDON — Rishi Sunak will need to watch his step this year. The U.K. prime minister faces a succession of tripwires that will make his second (and potentially last) full year in the job the toughest yet. With MPs returning to parliament Monday and … Read more